Robbie Coltrane
Scottish actor and comedian
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About Robbie Coltrane
Anthony R. McMillan, professionally known as Robbie Coltrane, was a popular Scottish actor. He was also a renowned author.
Robbie was best known for playing the character, Rubeus Hagrid in the famous “Harry Potter” film. He featured as Dr. Eddie Fitzgerald in the 90’s television series, “Cracker”.
He also played the character Valentin Zhukovsky in the James Bond series of movies including “The World is Not Enough” (1999) and “GoldenEye” (1995).
He appeared in numerous other films and television series including, “Mona Lisa”, “Tutti Fruti”, “Henry V”, “Nuns on the Run”, “The Bogie Man”, “Flash Gordon” and “Defence of the Realm”.
Family Life
He was born to a general practitioner known as Ian Baxter McMillan and a pianist and teacher named Jean Ross. He grew up with his older sister Annie and younger sister Jane.
He married Rhona Gemmell in 1999 and birthed two children with her named Spencer and Alice. The couple, however, separated in 2003.
Achievements
He was voted number 11 on ITV’s list of “TV’s 50 Greatest Stars”.
His role in TV Series, “Cracker”, earned him three Bafta Awards in 1994, 1995 and 1996.
In 1990, he received the Evening Standard British Film Award at the Peter Sellers award for Comedy.
Trivia
Author J.K Rowling is said to have hand-picked him for the role of Hagrid in the Harry Potter Series.
He was the voice behind Lord Dingwall in the 2012 animated film, “Brave”.
He was approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall.
His name Coltrane was adopted as a tribute to Jazz saxophonist, John Coltrane.
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F.A.Q. about Robbie Coltrane
When is his birthday?
Robbie Coltrane's birthday is on March 30, 1950.
In how many days is his birthday?
Robbie's birthday is in 349 days
How old was Robbie when he died?
He was 72 years old.
When did he die?
He died in October 14, 2022.
How old would he be today?
Robbie Coltrane would be 74 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Robbie from?
He was born in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.